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Meet Lori and Kathryn. They are kicking off our Client Profile Series that will highlight different clients throughout the year. Here we can all learn a bit about them and what got them started here at Turning Point Cycle & Fitness Studio. We chose these two ladies because they are friends and started here together and continue to keep eachother accountable week after week. Oh, and did we mention, they are CRUSHING IT!! Tell us a bit about yourselves. -Kathryn works full time at Sweetser, owns 12 rental properties that occupy much of her down time. She also has an aging parent that she tends to. All of this “used to leave me exhausted by the end of the day.” -Lori is a 52 year old mother of 2 grown children, she works part time in accounting/bookkeeping. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends as well as traveling. What got you guys started back on the path of finding your own fitness? -Kathryn, “Lori wanted me to take a indoor cycle class with her, I agreed. I do better when someone motivates me.” -Lori, “Getting Fat! Exercising had been on “my list” for...

Written by:Melissa McAllister Ever feel grumpy and not productive at work? 2pm feels more like it should be nap time not deadline time? Maybe you are the employer and notice this in your staff. If only there was something you could do to motivate, refresh, energize and increase production……Oh wait, there is!! There is a direct correlation between employees having the ability to exercise and better themselves both physically and mentally and their performance in the workplace. Think of increased production, decreased sick days and instances of other health issues which in turn means lower insurance rates, a more alert and focused performance, happy, a healthy and motivated staff! It really is a win win for everybody. This is a great article that I found that discusses many studies that have been done around the idea of how peoples lifestyle correlates to their work performance. http://www.americanbusinessmag.com/2011/06/exercising-and-work-performance/ While some bigger companies offer health and wellness reimbursement, how can smaller companies bring this sort of affect to their staff? Well, you come to Turning Point Cycle & Fitness Studio!! This is where we come in with our expertise and motivating atmosphere. We can work together to offer...

written by: Melissa McAllister HIIT this, HIIT that, what the heck does that mean, why is it such a great workout and how do I sign up? I am here to take you through all your HIIT questions and concerns, I got you! HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training, which is a mouthful and why we love the acronym HIIT. HIIT is the culmination of repeated bursts of all out physical exertion followed by a shorter active recovery. It can be applied to running(outside or on a treadmill), biking, swimming, cardio, anything really. Here are a few examples to give you an idea….For 30 seconds you will do as many burpees as you can, followed by 10-15 seconds of jumping jacks(jacks are acting as the active recovery) and repeating this for 4 rounds. Running at a jogging pace with 20 second sprints every 2 minutes for 1 mile. Get the idea? The 11th annual report by the American College of Sports Medicine states that HIIT will continue to be a huge trend for 2017. It is here to stay! Modifications can be made for any fitness level so it truly is a fantastic, efficient workout that...

One thing I know for sure is people have a hard time sticking to a fitness routine. Becoming bored with what you are doing leads to people losing momentum and therefore their desire to continue working out regularly. If you do the same workouts week after week, month after month….3 main things are happening. 1. Those muscles are not being challenged anymore. They have reached a plateau if you will. Without changing the load or the movement, the muscle is just doing what it always does and not reaping any more benefits like building more strength or burning the calories you desire. We want to continue to build strength and stamina throughout our lives. 2. By doing the same workouts, you are missing an opportunity to work other major muscle groups that are key to our functional fitness. If all someone is consistently doing is running on a treadmill and some crunches in the corner of the gym they are missing out on soooo much that would not only help with burning more calories & getting this person stronger but would make their everyday activities a piece of cake. 3. You become so bored that you lose interest in...

Written by: Melissa McAllister I chose this blog topic because I recently saw someone post something online about “targeting inner thigh fat”. If only it was that easy, right? If I do crunches everyday my belly fat will be gone….but sadly, it doesn’t work this way and here is why…. You can effectively tone areas of your body with strength training or those crunches I mentioned earlier, but fat loss is ultimately achieved by being conscious of the amount of calories going in vs. the amount of calories going out through exercise. With dietary changes and exercises you will decrease body fat and increase lean muscle mass. But here is the kicker…..when you decrease body fat, it is coming from all over your body not one specific spot(like inner thighs) Our bodies are drawing from fat stores throughout our bodies to use for energy, not drawing from one specific spot. So, it is a myth that you can work out one area and lose weight there. Like most good things in life, you have to work for it. Work for it with mindful eating habits and dedicated workouts that have to become part of your routine. I might...